Cork air ambulance at risk of temporary grounding due to funding shortfall

The Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR) air ambulance, which is based in Rathcoole near Mallow, began on July 30, 2019 and has been "extremely busy" since its launch.

Cork air ambulance at risk of temporary grounding due to funding shortfall
Fri, 03 Jan, 2020 - 12:21
Denise O’Donoghue

A community-funded air ambulance service in Co Cork is at risk of being grounded within a fortnight due to a funding shortfall.

The Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR) air ambulance, which is based in Rathcoole near Mallow, began on July 30, 2019 and has been "extremely busy" since its launch.

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